Rank these up and coming HW boxers!

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MaxwellOnTheRoad, Nov 29, 2020.


Page 1 of 2
  1. MaxwellOnTheRoad

    MaxwellOnTheRoad New Member Full Member

    23
    27
    Mar 18, 2020
    I've been watching some fights from the guys who seem to be about to enter the top 10 in the division since I'm tired of the usual names (Whyte, Ruiz, Ortiz, Wilder, etc)

    How would you rank this group? This is my ranking:

    1. Tony Yoka
    2. Joe Joyce
    3. Filip Hrgovic
    4. Efe Ajagba
    5. Daniel Dubois
     
    MaxwellOnTheRoad, Nov 29, 2020
    MaxwellOnTheRoad, Nov 29, 2020
    #1
  2. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

    55,255
    10,344
    Jun 29, 2007
    Yoka didn't look good in his last fight, and does not like getting hit for reason. He also has 2 positive drug tests. However he can box and move well.

    1. Hrgovic
    2. Ajabja
    3A Yoka
    3B. Joyce ( Slowing down due to age )




    5. Dubois. ( You could have picked a better 5 )
     
    Mendoza, Nov 29, 2020
    Mendoza, Nov 29, 2020
    #2
  3. Fuzzykat

    Fuzzykat Member Full Member

    444
    444
    Jun 18, 2019
    Joyce, Hrgovic, Yoka, Ajagba, Dubois in that order. None are particularly inspiring to me.
     
    Fuzzykat, Nov 29, 2020
    Fuzzykat, Nov 29, 2020
    #3
  4. liamfisher25

    liamfisher25 New Member Full Member

    80
    69
    Oct 20, 2013
    Yoka is probably top due to his amateur background his ability to move and box, Joyce probably second, I don't think it is possible for him to slow down any more, Hrgovic, Ajagba, Dubois, Dubois is 22-23 he has the time to come back and learn some of the basics, but to be honest not all that impressed with any of them.
     
    liamfisher25, Nov 29, 2020
    liamfisher25, Nov 29, 2020
    #4
  5. Bigcheese

    Bigcheese Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,891
    2,450
    Jun 7, 2015
    Hrgovic, joyce, dubois, yoka, ajagba. Yoka I think will have chin issues when he steps up in class. Ajagba is levels below the others.
     
    Last edited: Nov 29, 2020
    Bigcheese, Nov 29, 2020
    Bigcheese, Nov 29, 2020
    #5
    George Crowcroft, Slowhand and kostya by ko like this.
  6. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,949
    5,574
    Nov 24, 2019
    1. Filip Hrgovic
    2. Joe Joyce
    3. Daniel Dubois
    4. Tony Yoka
    5. Efe Ajagba
     
    CroBox29, Nov 30, 2020
    CroBox29, Nov 30, 2020
    #6
  7. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,126
    44,864
    Mar 3, 2019
    Hrgovic
    Joyce
    Yoka
    Dubois
    Ajagba

    Majidov and Makhmudov are just below Hrgovic though, IMO.
     
    George Crowcroft, Nov 30, 2020
    George Crowcroft, Nov 30, 2020
    #7
    kostya by ko likes this.
  8. MaxwellOnTheRoad

    MaxwellOnTheRoad New Member Full Member

    23
    27
    Mar 18, 2020
    Wow, you guys rank Hrgovic really high. I ranked Yoka higher just cause Yoka beat him twice in the amateurs (but I realize Hrgovic beat him once earlier).

    Although to be fair, Yoka didn't look amazing in his last fight. Though I'll also say that Christian Hammer seems to have quite the durable chin since neither Povetkin nor Ortiz managed to KO him.
     
    MaxwellOnTheRoad, Nov 30, 2020
    MaxwellOnTheRoad, Nov 30, 2020
    #8
  9. kostya by ko

    kostya by ko Boxing Addict

    5,545
    4,340
    Feb 18, 2005
    Fun question if you feel like it ...

    What two next opponents would you choose for the two above?

    I liked the way Majidov looked last fight but it was against an inactive opponent (who he hurt pretty seriously).
    Wouldn't mind seeing him against someone (else) on their way up.
     
    kostya by ko, Nov 30, 2020
    kostya by ko, Nov 30, 2020
    #9
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  10. RealDeal

    RealDeal Pugilist Specialist Full Member

    1,687
    1,820
    May 2, 2009
    1) Hrgovic
    2) Joyce
    3) Yoka
    4) Dubois
    5) Ajagba

    I would add Mahommedrasul Majidov to this list as well and have him first or second.
     
    RealDeal, Nov 30, 2020
    RealDeal, Nov 30, 2020
    #10
    Perkin Warbeck and George Crowcroft like this.
  11. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,126
    44,864
    Mar 3, 2019
    What are my dream opponents for Majidov and Makhmudov?

    Makhmudov and Majidov.
     
    George Crowcroft, Nov 30, 2020
    George Crowcroft, Nov 30, 2020
    #11
    kostya by ko likes this.
  12. Mitch87

    Mitch87 Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,561
    5,458
    Jul 29, 2018
    Currently I will go with:

    1. Joyce
    2. Hrgovic
    3. Dubois
    4. Yoka
    5. Ajagba

    Although I see both Hrgovic and Dubois surpassing Joyce at in the future.

    Ajagba is vwry limited and flawed and is ,just another Wilder.
     
    Mitch87, Nov 30, 2020
    Mitch87, Nov 30, 2020
    #12
  13. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

    55,255
    10,344
    Jun 29, 2007
    Majidov years ago was a real force. He turned professional too late. IMO Arslanbek Makhmudov ( Age 31 ) is the better pro prospect. He's got tremendous power, and a proven chin in the world series of boxing. That uppercut, when it lands forgetaboutit!
     
    Mendoza, Nov 30, 2020
    Mendoza, Nov 30, 2020
    #13
    kostya by ko and George Crowcroft like this.
  14. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,126
    44,864
    Mar 3, 2019
    I think both are good body punchers too. Should be a fun fight
     
    George Crowcroft, Nov 30, 2020
    George Crowcroft, Nov 30, 2020
    #14
  15. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

    55,255
    10,344
    Jun 29, 2007
    On that I agree.
     
    Mendoza, Nov 30, 2020
    Mendoza, Nov 30, 2020
    #15
Page 1 of 2